1985 22 Classic

[Jabes]

383 Chevy Stroker balanced and blueprinted (approx. 325 hp.) 70 hrs. 3" wet exhaust. Runs smooth and strong. One season (20 hrs.) on new alpha lower. Two SS Turbo 1 props. Hull in excellent condition, 265 hrs. Never been in salt water. Interior in great shape. Too many extras to list. Located near Lake St. Clair. $16,500 Includes tandem axle trailer shown.

[Tony]

Nice looking 22', at a great price to boot!

Take a pristine '67 16' in trade?



:pimp:

[MOP]

Very nice I am curious what speed it runs, I am doing up a 383 now to go in my 22. I am going for a few more ponies and a BH drive, wish mine was as sweet looking as yours.

MOP

[Brian Freeman]

Jabes, can I get your phone number so I can talk to you about the boat. I am interested in it.

[Jabes]

383 has been really good to me. Its actually pretty good on gas (as if that really matters). MOP, I would definitely have yours balanced and blueprinted. You won't believe how smooth it is. It doesn't even shake when it idles. Lot more torque than a 350, planes very fast, and WOT from 20 or so rips pretty good. I am sure a big block would plane the boat faster with five people in it, but I don't really do hole shots in mine unless its full of chicks. BH drive would be a nice addition for me, but the Alpha has been strong. How many HP are you looking for?

[Jabes]

Nice looking 22', at a great price to boot!

Take a pristine '67 16' in trade?



:pimp:

Thats a possibility! :anchor:

[Jabes]

Jabes, can I get your phone number so I can talk to you about the boat. I am interested in it.

Brian
I sent my phone #.
Thanks
Joe

[MOP]

Jabes I'm finishing up a 383 Lunati 6" rod stroker kit, its internally balanced with Lunati cam and pistons Comp rollers Crane rockers, all stuffed in an old high nickel 4 bolt block with a bunch of machine work. Pro T heads, I think it should pump out around 400. Need to get a decent exhaust setup.

Phil

[Jabes]

Jabes I'm finishing up a 383 Lunati 6" rod stroker kit, its internally balanced with Lunati cam and pistons Comp rollers Crane rockers, all stuffed in an old high nickel 4 bolt block with a bunch of machine work. Pro T heads, I think it should pump out around 400. Need to get a decent exhaust setup.

Phil

Sounds like you know a hell of a lot more about motors than I do. Should be a sweet rig! Good Luck!!!

[MOP]

Sounds like you know a hell of a lot more about motors than I do. Should be a sweet rig! Good Luck!!!

I do know a fair bit about motors being an Old Mech but not up to date stuff, I have been getting fantastic help from several members "one in particular" that I still OWE! I used to race 4 decades ago so all of my go fast knowledge was very stale. I was with the excellent help of others going to do my 350 over with decent but not near as good as Lunati, I fell onto a deal buying this mostly completed engine from a Fountain dealer that was building it for himself. It was to be used for tounament skiing, he had Lunati cust grind the cam for torque. He moved his Biz and just had no time to complete the project "Lucky me" I did the math on what all was there and came out a real winner. It is now in the hands of the very few people that I would let touch anything of mine an old buddies shop that builds most all of the race engines in our area, in particular circle track engines and quite a few drag motors. I told him I wanted about 400 HP, he laughed saying an amature could do that with a hammer on a small block so "I am a hoping". Our only issue now is the heads, he has his ideas and my other garu's had similar but different ideas. Tell me about how fast is yours?

Phil/MOP

[Jabes]

I do know a fair bit about motors being an Old Mech but not up to date stuff, I have been getting fantastic help from several members "one in particular" that I still OWE! I used to race 4 decades ago so all of my go fast knowledge was very stale. I was with the excellent help of others going to do my 350 over with decent but not near as good as Lunati, I fell onto a deal buying this mostly completed engine from a Fountain dealer that was building it for himself. It was to be used for tounament skiing, he had Lunati cust grind the cam for torque. He moved his Biz and just had no time to complete the project "Lucky me" I did the math on what all was there and came out a real winner. It is now in the hands of the very few people that I would let touch anything of mine an old buddies shop that builds most all of the race engines in our area, in particular circle track engines and quite a few drag motors. I told him I wanted about 400 HP, he laughed saying an amature could do that with a hammer on a small block so "I am a hoping". Our only issue now is the heads, he has his ideas and my other garu's had similar but different ideas. Tell me about how fast is yours?

Phil/MOP


About 62 in 1-2 foot chop, about 59 on glass. Those are both with the speedo, but I think its pretty accurate. Fast enough to hurt yourself!

[Brian Freeman]

hey jabes, I got your e-mail with your number but I had a computer glitch and erased it. Can you please send it again so I can call you. Thanks

[pvogt]

Is she still for sale?

Peter Vogt

[Jabes]

Yes Peter, she is. I will be unwrapping her in the next couple of weeks. I have a few people waiting to check her out when they can see more than just the hull and the outdrive. I think I'll be pulling her out of storage the weekend of May 15th, and the following weekend (weather permitting) she'll be headed out to Harsens Island for the summer. Nice boat, none other like her on Lake St. Clair that I have seen. :cool:

[Jabes]

I'm keeping her! She is too beautiful and runs too good. So everyone who never followed through, tough luck. :banghead: Maybe next year! M.A.D.C.O.W. Here I come!!! :yippie:

[McGary911]

I'm keeping her! She is too beautiful and runs too good. So everyone who never followed through, tough luck. :banghead: Maybe next year! M.A.D.C.O.W. Here I come!!! :yippie:

Now you're thinkin' right! :wink:

[Jabes]

She's up for sale again. Another great summer with her, runs as strong as ever.

[Donzi Racer]

She's up for sale again. Another great summer with her, runs as strong as ever.same condition? price? could you email me your phone # please? mishunaire@aol.com Thanks, Tom

[Jabes]

This is a great boat, I am going to miss her very much. :frown:

[sanleonkid]

Are there any advantages or disadvantages to a wet exhaust.... I am assuming that "wet" means under the waterline looking at the pics you showed.

[Jabes]

"Wet exhaust" means that the exhaust is water cooled as in most boats with an open cooling system. My boat sports 3" thru transom wet exhaust. You are thinking of thru hub exhaust as found on Sea Rays, Four Winns, and other family boats that are quiet. :bonk:

[olredalert]

--------I have seen Jabes boat in action and it is a great 22. For a small block it runs great. Looks good sitting at Browns too!............Bill S

[Jabes]

$15500 takes her. Great boat. Unfortunately its too small for my dog.
Also have a 2003 Arctic Cat F7 EFI limited red Patriot edition. Mint and very very fast.

[boldts]

I saw this Classic last year at the MADCOW gathering up in MI. For someone looking to get into a Donzi and needing a 22 to handle ruff water a little better, this Classic fits the bill. Something that I wish Donzi would bring back and is included on the boat is the tuck and roll side/dash padding. I don't know, just always liked that extra interior touch.

Sure wish I had better financial standings right now because this Classic would be behind the truck heading for KY in May. Good luck on the sale. BTW, those are some very nice seat covers also! :beer:

[Jabes]

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the input. I'll be snowmobiling for the next six days, so please be patient for a reply.
Joe

[Jerry Eisele]

I was also at MADCOW last year. That was one sweet 22'!! I think you should keep it and come to AOTH.

[Lenny]

Jabes, does it have a trailer? Do you have clear title on it? Any engine pics?
Original gel coat? Paint anywhere on it?

[TBroccoli]

Is it sitting on the bottom in the pic at Browns? That is the first 22 Classic I ever saw with the stern sitting so high!! I know a small block is light, but that sits high.

[Jerry Eisele]

Is it sitting on the bottom in the pic at Browns? That is the first 22 Classic I ever saw with the stern sitting so high!! I know a small block is light, but that sits high.


I had a 1986 22' with a small block and it did sit a little higher then a big block.

[Jabes]

Jabes, does it have a trailer? Do you have clear title on it? Any engine pics?
Original gel coat? Paint anywhere on it?

Yes is has a tandem axle trailer, clear title, and all gel coat and paint is original. I can't find any engine pics, but it looks just like a 350/260hp Mercruiser.

[Jabes]

Brand new gauges, new vertical driveshaft and gears, new bellows. First $15,000 :shocking: Great boat.

[david7580]

:cool: Hello,
I saw your Donzi and was wondering if it was for sale. I live near St. Clair Shores and would love to take a look at the boat and make an offer. If so my phone number is 586-739-3611.
These things are hard to find.

Thanks for your time.
Dave


383 Chevy Stroker balanced and blueprinted (approx. 325 hp.) 70 hrs. 3" wet exhaust. Runs smooth and strong. One season (20 hrs.) on new alpha lower. Two SS Turbo 1 props. Hull in excellent condition, 265 hrs. Never been in salt water. Interior in great shape. Too many extras to list. Located near Lake St. Clair. $16,500 Includes tandem axle trailer shown.

[Jabes]

:cool: Hello,
I saw your Donzi and was wondering if it was for sale. I live near St. Clair Shores and would love to take a look at the boat and make an offer. If so my phone number is 586-739-3611.
These things are hard to find.

Thanks for your time.
Dave

I will be around Harsens Island this Saturday or Sunday if anyone would like a ride.
Call me at 586/531-5007.

[goatee]

absa freakin lootly!!! or even to just take a look at the boat.
i take it she is for sale again? 586 260-1213 cell
i'll call you,, i might be out there on sun. who knows though, might just make a weekend out of it. my parents still live there.

[sweet 16 1966]

How about now?

[Jabes]

How about now?

Still got it. Had a great weekend at the St. Clair Raft last weekend.
Pics here. Its in #4,6, and 8 tied up to a big wood boat with a wood deck not in line.
http://www.aerialpics.com/J/rafting8-05.html

[Jabes]

Raft pic.

[g michael]

383 Chevy Stroker balanced and blueprinted (approx. 325 hp.) 70 hrs. 3" wet exhaust. Runs smooth and strong. One season (20 hrs.) on new alpha lower. Two SS Turbo 1 props. Hull in excellent condition, 265 hrs. Never been in salt water. Interior in great shape. Too many extras to list. Located near

Lake St. Clair. $16,500 Includes tandem axle trailer shown.

Jabes

I was interested to know if the boat is still for sale and some other particulars.Could you reply back with a tel # or call my cell at 609-462-4140.

Thanks

Geoff

[Lenny]

Jabes, what is that wood boat. I have seen many, but never seen one like that. ??? 40's/50's ?

Beautiful boat, both yours and the background :yes:

[Jabes]

Jabes, what is that wood boat. I have seen many, but never seen one like that. ??? 40's/50's ?

Beautiful boat, both yours and the background :yes:
That is a 1960 Chris-Craft Sportfish. Its my best friends boat. One of two. They made something like 30 of those that year, but only a few without the flybridge. It has a plaque on board saying that it was made for one of the Chris brothers. Its so mint. Coolest boat on the lake as far as I'm concerned. The other one is on Lake Tahoe. Its called the Helena. It used to be the Brigadoon til he relaced the transom.

[cutwater]

Man! Did you guys catch the beam on that thing?! I have a '55 29' Semi-enclosed that is dwarfed by the Sportfish. Looking at this boat makes me wanna drop $80k on a restoration! http://www.ece.utk.edu/~britton/boats/cruiser.html (http://www.ece.utk.edu/%7Ebritton/boats/cruiser.html). Too bad I'm in grad school!:rolleyes:

Jabes - How many hours does the 383 have on it now?

-- John

[Jabes]

Man! Did you guys catch the beam on that thing?! I have a '55 29' Semi-enclosed that is dwarfed by the Sportfish. Looking at this boat makes me wanna drop $80k on a restoration! http://www.ece.utk.edu/~britton/boats/cruiser.html (http://www.ece.utk.edu/%7Ebritton/boats/cruiser.html). Too bad I'm in grad school!:rolleyes:

Jabes - How many hours does the 383 have on it now?

-- John

Hull has 296, motor has 106, gears have about 3. New gears feel great! Running as strong as ever. Waxed it today. She looks real good. See you at Browns this Saturday!!!!

[Jabes]

More Helena pics.

[Jabes]

Jabes

I was interested to know if the boat is still for sale and some other particulars.Could you reply back with a tel # or call my cell at 609-462-4140.

Thanks

Geoff
Sorry Geoff, I'll call you Thursday.
Joe

[Jabes]

Few more. Notice how mint the interior is!!!

[markdonzi]

Boat still for sale? I am interested in speaking with you. have been looking for an 18 but yours looks very nice. Would be moving to Lake George. Any chance on getting you to meet me part way with the boat??
Still $15,000

markdonzi

[Jabes]

Boat still for sale? I am interested in speaking with you. have been looking for an 18 but yours looks very nice. Would be moving to Lake George. Any chance on getting you to meet me part way with the boat??
Still $15,000

markdonzi

Still have her.
Give me a call or send me an email.
donzi22@hotmail.com
586.531.5007
Joe

[Jabes]

Thanks Registry. I'm gonna miss you guys! :bawling:

[goatee]

no reason to leave. none what so ever !
just buy another one

[Jabes]

no reason to leave. none what so ever !
just buy another one

How did she run this weekend?

[goatee]

we were out all day on the 3rd. it ran out great. i will say though,, between having the seat back too far, and the tabs on the windsheild, and the extra 4 feet of bow,, it's much harder to drive than the 18!

but i'll deal with it! :yes:

[Jabes]

we were out all day on the 3rd. it ran out great. i will say though,, between having the seat back too far, and the tabs on the windsheild, and the extra 4 feet of bow,, it's much harder to drive than the 18!

but i'll deal with it! :yes:

The seats are adjustable.

[goatee]

yeah i know, it was back a little too far for me, so i was pushing off with my feet to keep my eyes over the tabs on the windshield. :bonk:

we both really love the boat though :hyper: